New EMT Mascot and FDNY 150th Anniversary Ambulance Unveiled

EMT Siren, FDNY's New Life Safety Mascot

On May 15, as part of the year-long celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the FDNY, the Department unveiled a new Life Safety Mascot – EMT Siren – as well as new ceremonial FDNY150 ambulance at Headquarters in Brooklyn.

“Our new life safety mascot – EMT Siren – and this beautiful ambulance are a tribute to every Paramedic, EMT and Officer who provide unmatched emergency pre-hospital care to New Yorkers 24-hours a day,” said Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro.  “As we celebrate this historic anniversary for the Department, Siren and the FDNY150 Ambulance will be proudly representing the FDNY in parades, at fire and life safety presentations, and community events throughout the year.”

Siren is a chocolate Labrador wearing EMT personal protective equipment and helmet, as well as a stethoscope.  Appearing at FDNY events and CPR training classes, she will help raise awareness about the Department’s life-saving services. To find-out more about EMT Siren and her life-protecting mission, you can follow her on social media @SirenFDNY on Twitter, and @FDNYSirenOfficial Instagram, and visit www.FDNYSmart.org

The FDNY150 Ambulance is the same model of ambulance that FDNY Paramedics and EMTs use to respond to more than 4,000 medical calls per day and to more than 1.6 million emergencies in the last year alone.  The FDNY150 Ambulance design features a patriotic red, white and blue version of New York City’s iconic skyline and the official logo of the FDNY 150th Anniversary celebration, created by NYC & Company, the City’s marketing and tourism organization, which is used in promotional and marketing endeavors throughout the year. It will be making its debut at events all next week as part of National EMS Week 2015. 

The New FDNY150 Ambulance

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